First time visitors to Bhutan are often taken by surprise at the good accommodation available in this tiny Himalayan kingdom. The architecture of the hotels is based on the traditional Bhutanese style of homes and temples, in line with government policy. The surroundings of the hotels are the most important point a traveler considers while choosing one. The Motithang Hotel in Thimphu lies in a premier residential neighborhood. It is the oldest hotel in Bhutan and has had head of states among its guests. The Hotel Druk lies in the heart of Thimphu, in the city center. It offers comfortable stay to its guests and modern amenities like sauna rooms, beauty salons and car rentals. The Kichu Resort in Paro is located 2 hours drive from Thimphu. Set amidst lovely woods, with a backdrop of misty mountain peaks and the Paro Chu River flowing quietly by. All the above hotels have been given the "best category" rating by the tourism department of Bhutan. All of them feature restaurants with multicuisine diners.